Whether you’re exploring one of our courses or just want a quick, practical insight, our video page is a great place to start. From Power Hour sessions tackling real industry topics to short taster videos that show how our tutors break things down step by step. Everything here is designed to be practical, relevant and immediately useful. Dip in, learn something new, and see the level of support and real-world know-how you can expect from the HBXL Skills Academy.
Videos from HBXL Skills Academy
News from HBXL Skills Academy
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Is there any free help available for running a building company better?
Looking for free help running your building company? If you’ve ever typed something like that into Google at 10pm after a long day on site, you’re not alone. A huge number of small building companies across the UK are run by brilliant tradespeople who are great at the work – but who never signed up
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This isn’t just training. It’s what happens next.
Most people don’t join an online Construction Skills Bootcamp at the HBXL Skills Academy because they want a certificate. They join because something isn’t quite working for them in their current role in construction. They’re unsure on their numbers. They’re stuck where they are. They know they could be doing more – earning more –
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Business Management: How a Specialist Construction Business found success
“I finally understood my business – and everything changed.” “It was so worth it… I learned so much. It’s been so useful.” That’s Annie, co-owner of Adyta – a specialist insulation business installing hemp-based, bio-based insulation systems. A premium, sustainable product that requires technical knowledge and skilled installation. Annie started the business in 2023 with
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Why building projects often over-run and how to stop it happening
(And why poor project management is rarely down to bad luck) Almost every builder has said it at some point: “The project just went over.” The project was good. The client was fine. The team worked hard. And yet… the schedule slipped. Costs crept. Stress climbed. According to a KPMG Survey, 69% of building projects
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The impact was so positive Ed joined two HBXL Skills Bootcamps
Ed Burnand – CAD for Construction & Estimating Skills Bootcamps “Moving into consultancy felt like the natural next step for me, and the HBXL Skills Bootcamps provided exactly the route I needed to get there. The support was excellent, the interaction with other learners was really valuable, and the impact on me has been completely
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I’m ready to take the next step: the power of our Skills Bootcamps
Kieran Clarke – HBXL CAD for Construction Skills Bootcamp “The Skills Bootcamp gave me the confidence and practical skills I needed to move into CAD for construction. Without it, I wouldn’t have felt ready to apply for the roles I’m now going after. It was genuinely worthwhile and played a key role in helping me
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Stay Ahead: Join Our Live HBXL Construction Insights Webinars
The construction industry is changing fast — and for SME builders, staying informed isn’t just helpful, it’s essential. That’s why we’re launching a series of HBXL Power Hour webinars, designed for any builder, new or established, who want to stay competitive, compliant, and confident. Each session lasts a maximum of 60 minutes and gives you
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HBXL Skills Academy celebrates an excellent Ofsted Report
As Managing Director of HBXL (and a course tutor!) I’m delighted to share some fantastic news – the HBXL Skills Academy has received glowing feedback from Ofsted following their inspection in July. In the Ofsted Report, the inspectors praised many aspects of our training, awarding us two “Outstanding” ratings – for Behaviour and Attitudes and